Agfa releases two DR systems in U.S.

Agfa HealthCare has released its DX-D 500 and DX-D 300 direct radiography (DR) systems in the U.S.

The DX-D 300 universal arm DR and the ceiling mounted DX-D 500 DR system provide Agfa customers with new DR technologies, in addition to the company's portfolio of computed radiography systems. The company also said that its DX-D 500 and DX-D 300 are DICOM compliant allowing for RIS, PACS and HIS compatibility.

 

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